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  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Fitchburg, MA

    Adrian L. Ford Center for Change 18 Fairmount Street, Fitchburg, MA, United States

    Kick off the weekend on Saturday, June 13 at 11:00 AM with the Fitchburg Historical Society and Three Pyramids at the Adrian L. Ford Center for Change (18 Fairmount Street). Presented in collaboration with The Openest Mic and Stratton Players, this performance blends history and contemporary expression. Stay afterward for an open poetry, music, and […]

    Free

  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Woburn, MA

    Woburn City Hall 10 Common Street, Woburn, United States

    Celebrate Flag Day in Woburn on Saturday, June 13! Gather at 10:30 AM on Main Street, at the original site of the Fowle Tavern, the meeting place of the Woburn Militia, and enjoy fife and drum music while following the reenactors to Woburn City Hall. Or meet there on the steps, at 11:15 AM, when […]

    Free

  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Ashby, MA

    Ashby Congregational Church 21 New Ipswich Road, Ashby, MA, United States

    On Saturday, June 13 at 2:00 PM, the Ashby Historical Society will host Declaring Independence: Then & Now at the Ashby Congregational Church (21 New Ipswich Road) off the historic town common. Experience a thought-provoking performance in an intimate setting that invites reflection on independence, community, and shared responsibility. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings […]

    Free

  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Acton, MA

    Acton Congregational Church 12 Concord Rd, Acton, MA, United States

    Gather at Acton Congregational Church (12 Concord Road)—across the road from the towering Isaac Davis Monument—on Sunday, June 14 from 2:00-5:00 PM for a performance hosted by Acton 250. A facilitated community conversation and snacks will follow, creating space for dialogue and shared insight. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of […]

    Free

  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Groton, MA

    Old Groton Meetinghouse 1 Powderhouse Road, Groton, MA, United States

    Mark your calendar for Saturday, June 27 at 2:00 PM, when the Groton History Center presents Declaring Independence: Then & Now at the Old Groton Meetinghouse (1 Powderhouse Road), built in 1755. This iconic landmark provides a fitting backdrop for an exploration of independence and interdependence. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the […]

    Free

  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Ashburnham, MA

    Meeting House Museum 79 Main Street, Ashburnham, United States

    Visit the 1791 Meeting House Museum (79 Main Street) on Sunday, June 28 at 2:00 PM for a thought-provoking performance hosted by the Ashburnham Historical Society. Built atop historic Meeting House Hill, the town’s second meeting house was relocated to its current location in 1836 and has served as home to the Society since 1964. Declaring Independence: Then […]

    Free

  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Lexington, MA

    Lexington Depot 13 Depot Square, Lexington, MA, United States

    Celebrate Independence Day on Saturday, July 4 at 7:00 PM with Lexington History Museums at the Lexington Depot (13 Depot Square). This special event offers a moment of reflection and renewal on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence in a community central to the Revolutionary story. The program will conclude […]

    Free

  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Concord, MA

    First Parish in Concord 20 Lexington Rd, Concord, United States

    Mark your calendar for Saturday, July 11 at 1:00 PM, when the Wright Tavern presents Declaring Independence: Then & Now at First Parish in Concord (20 Lexington Road). Additional details forthcoming. Declaring Independence: Then & Now brings to life the Declaration of Independence as a forum for civic dialogue and engagement through a forty-minute performance […]

    Free

  • Declaring Independence: Then & Now – Westford, MA

    Westford Historical Society & Museum 2 Boston Road, Westford, MA, United States

    The 2026 series will end on Sunday, July 12 at 1:30 PM at the Westford Museum (2 Boston Road), located within the original 1794 Westford Academy building. Enjoy an engaging performance hosted by the Westford Historical Society, followed by spirited period music provided by the Prescott Battalion Fife and Drum Corps. Declaring Independence: Then & […]

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